Characteristics

Characteristics of a Gifted & Talented Student


 * Knowing American Education has go talent with in it's walls spotting such a thing is another thing entirely. The characteristics that manifest in a gifted student are not always equal, always present or show up in the same way.

Cognative Characteristics:
 * Ability to manipulate abstract symbol systems
 * Power of concentration
 * Well developed memory
 * Interest in language at an early age
 * Curiosity
 * Preference of independent work
 * Multiple interest
 * Ability of generate original ideas

Academic Characteristics:

Being gifted in mathematics may not mean that a student will be gifted in reading. Students who are gifted across the board may as well as those who struggle with a few topics may:
 * Have early knowledge of the alphabet
 * May show interest in adult topics such as war or death
 * Learn to speak early
 * Have a mathematical view of things

Social & Emotional Characteristics
 * Sense of Justice
 * Altruism & Idealism
 * Sense of Humor
 * Emotional Intensity
 * Perfectionism
 * High Level of Energy
 * Strong Attachment & Commitments
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Identifying Giftedness

Because there has been legislation about Gifted & Talented Education there are proper assessment tools to identify a gifted student. There however is no federal mandate for identifying these students like there are for students will disabilities. In this case each state sets the parameters for assessment. Principles for these assessment should be

(1) A two-stage assessment process: First, assessed for traditional achievement test. Then, an off-level test to assess what the student can achieve.

(2) Measure to mach programs: The assessment should have appropriate examples for each content area.

(3) Other considerations: Assessments should take in account the students areas of interest to place them in the area of achievement.

(4) Equity: Once the assessment as concluded the human factor must play a role. Educators have to take in account the student's profiles to place them in the best program.

Friend, M. (2004). //Special education//. Boston: Pearson. ||

How to Determine If Your Child Is Gifted